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The Rado True Square Automatic Open Heart Sparkling is a new addition to Rado's collection, showcasing a design that combines high-tech ceramics with an elegant, minimalist aesthetic. Featuring a compact 38mm case available in white or plasma high-tech ceramic, the watch embodies resilience and style, offering durability through
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The Lebois & Co. Heritage Chronograph Atelier “Coquille d’œuf” is an exquisite timepiece that reflects the brand's commitment to traditional craftsmanship, particularly highlighted in its Grand Feu enamel dial. Founded in 1934 and revived a decade ago, Lebois & Co. combines vintage aesthetics with modern technology, evidenced
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The Vaer x Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is a limited edition solar-powered field watch resulting from a collaboration between three brands known for their quality and design. The watch comes in two colors, green and black, and features a compact 38mm case with a water resistance
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Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 Gyrotourbillon, a limited edition watch featuring only ten pieces. This new model, crafted in rose gold, showcases a double-sided display with black and grey lacquers, along with a skeletonized rear dial that offers a 24-hour display. The gyrotourbillon movement, which includes
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The Frederique Constant Classics Premiere is a new mid-range dress watch that features a Swiss Made automatic movement sourced from La Joux-Perret, rather than being produced in-house. This watch cleverly combines various design elements, resulting in an attractive yet somewhat generic aesthetic that appeals to mainstream audiences. With features like
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The Christiaan van der Klaauw Planetarium Julie is a unique limited edition watch that showcases exceptional craftsmanship in horology. This model builds upon the brand's signature planetarium complication and features a 40mm case made of grade 5 titanium, complemented by a meteorite bezel. The watch is distinguished by
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At the Windup Watch Fair 2025 in NYC, Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato shared insights about his journey in watchmaking, emphasizing his dedication to revitalizing brands and the unique heritage of Bremont. He discussed the launch of the new Terra Nova Jumping Hour and highlighted the brand's commitment to
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The Peren One Chronograph is an exciting addition to the Peren brand, showcasing a minimalist design that combines retro aesthetics with modern functionality. With a marine-grade stainless steel case measuring 40.6mm by 46mm and a water resistance rating of 200m, it features a dual-register black dial with intricately designed
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The Moritz Grossmann Perpetual Calendar marks a significant milestone for the brand, renowned for its classic high-end watchmaking. Celebrating its 17th anniversary, the watch features a timeless design, available in 18k rose gold or 950 platinum, with a 41mm case and a sapphire crystal on both sides. The dial offers
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Geneva Tourism has collaborated with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie to launch the inaugural Geneva Watchmaking Guide, a comprehensive 175-page resource celebrating the city's rich horological heritage. This elegantly designed guide not only serves as a tourist handbook but also delves into Geneva's centuries-old watchmaking
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Vahé Vartzbed has returned to the watch industry as the new CEO of Kerbedanz after leaving his position at HYT. With an extensive background in Swiss watchmaking, Vartzbed aims to expand Kerbedanz's appeal beyond its niche of unique timepieces and enhance its distribution network. Founded in 2011, Kerbedanz
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Bonhams has been designated as the lead auction partner for Dubai Watch Week 2025, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 23 at Dubai Mall. This collaboration allows Bonhams to showcase its expertise in horology and engage with collectors in a market known for its affluent buyers and spontaneous
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The Geneva auction season for 2025 showcased a mix of high-performing and underwhelming results, particularly highlighting a preference for "trophy" watches among bidders. Notable sales included a vintage Patek Philippe ref. 1518 in steel, which sold for CHF14.2 million, making it the most valuable vintage wristwatch ever
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The Phillips Decade One auction, held in Geneva, marked a significant milestone in the world of luxury watch auctions, achieving a record-breaking total of $83 million. The event highlighted the evolution of the auction landscape over the past decade, showcasing exceptional timepieces including vintage and modern watches from renowned brands
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Switzerland is nearing a trade agreement with the United States that could significantly reduce the current 39% tariff on Swiss watches. President Trump indicated his willingness to negotiate lower tariffs during a meeting with prominent Swiss watch executives, including Rolex's CEO and the Richemont chairman. Reports suggest that
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The Casio AQ-240E is a new addition to the brand's Vintage lineup, featuring an original design that captures the nostalgic essence of past decades while remaining compact and affordable at $70. With a stainless steel case and an analog-digital combo dial, it embodies a retro-modern aesthetic that appeals
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The Ming 37.11 Odyssey is an eagerly anticipated watch that combines innovative design with high functionality. Crafted from Grade 2 titanium, it features a GMT function, a 300m depth rating, and a striking smoky sapphire dial that showcases its movement. The watch introduces new luminous, gradient-coated hands in a
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The Jack Mason Strat-o-Timer Titanium Diver GMT introduces a modern twist to a classic design, featuring a lightweight Grade 2 titanium case and bracelet while maintaining the retro charm of its ’70s inspiration. With a 40mm case, 200m water resistance, and a polished unidirectional bezel, this watch combines functionality and
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Marc Michel-Amadry, recently appointed Managing Director of Girard-Perregaux, brings over two decades of experience in the watch industry to the brand. His background includes significant roles at Sotheby’s and IWC, and he aims to refine GP's identity as a distinguished independent brand. During their conversation, he emphasizes
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The comparative analysis delves into various luxury watch and jewelry databases that aim to combat theft and fraud in the industry. The Watch Register, established in 2014, distinguishes itself by having a human component that reviews and manages its database, offering comprehensive customer service but at a higher cost and
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The Vario Futurist watch merges vintage aesthetics with modern functionality, featuring a unique crown position at 12 o'clock, which enhances its sleek design while maintaining comfort on the wrist. The 39mm case is crafted with attention to detail, showcasing a finely machined sunburst green dial that transitions to
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The Geneva Auction Week brought excitement to the city with significant sales at various auctions, including Antiquorum, Phillips, and Sotheby’s. Antiquorum featured a range of timepieces for every budget, highlighting a Lip "Paul Newman" sold for CHF 3,000 and a Rolex Daytona ref. 6241 fetching CHF
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Vario's new Futurist watch pays homage to the 1970s space race while maintaining the brand's signature elegance. With a 39mm case and a comfortable design, it features a unique crown position at twelve o'clock and a flat caseback. The Italian leather strap adds to
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Longines has upgraded its Master Collection Chrono Moonphase by introducing a luxurious 18-karat rose gold case, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and overall value. This watch features a well-organized dial that includes a column wheel tri-compax chronograph, day and month windows, and a moonphase indicator, all meticulously crafted to give
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The luxury watch industry is facing a significant crisis due to unsustainably high prices that are driving consumers away from purchasing traditional timepieces. Many brands have raised prices frequently, often without substantial changes to the products, leading to a disconnect between the retail costs and what consumers are willing to
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The MING 37.11 Odyssey is a new lightweight titanium dive watch that combines the robust features of a dive watch with the practicality of a GMT complication, catering to globetrotters. It retains the signature design elements of MING’s 37 Series, such as flared pagoda-style lugs and a 38mm
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The holiday season often brings the challenge of finding exceptional gift watches that appear more luxurious than their actual price tags. A curated selection highlights various timepieces under $1,000 that combine quality craftsmanship with thoughtful design, ensuring they feel premium upon wear. From the rugged yet stylish G-Shock CasiOak
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Universal Genève is launching two exclusive sets of three Tribute to Compax chronographs, showcasing a blend of history and modern craftsmanship. Each set honors the iconic "Nina," named after Nina Rindt, the wife of Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt. These one-off sets feature precious metals, handcrafted Bund straps
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The Ming 37.11 Odyssey expands the brand's popular dive watch lineup by introducing a GMT complication while retaining the stylish design elements of previous models like the 37.09 "Bluefin" and 37.09 "Uni." This new model features a 38mm Grade 2 titanium
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Miles Teller recently showcased the TAG Heuer x Porsche Carrera Chronosprint during his hosting stint on Saturday Night Live while promoting his new film Eternity. The watch, notable for its unique chronograph functionality, features a central seconds hand that accelerates for the first 15 seconds of each minute before slowing